Medal of Honor Recipients

"In a moment such as this, I am reminded all over again how brave the young are, and how great is our debt to them, and how endless is the sacrifice that we call upon them to make for us."

                                                          –  36th U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson,
         April 21, 1966

The Medal of Honor, established at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861, is awarded to individuals in the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguish themselves "above and beyond the call of duty." For their acts of valor during the Vietnam War, more than 250 individuals have been awarded this medal. The United States’ highest military honor, the Medal of Honor is a reminder of the extraordinary feats of courage and self-sacrifice that ordinary Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen perform for their country and fellow service people in times of war.

There are three distinct Medals of Honor, one for the Army, one for the Navy which includes Marine Corps and Coast Guard recipients, and one for the Air Force.

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